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Google chosen to develop free ESG data platform

A consortium including a subsidiary of tech giant Google has been selected to build a free-to-use platform for climate data.

Central banks: we need better transition data to inform monetary policy

Central banks have called for a framework to help them determine which aspects of the climate transition are relevant to monetary policy, and better data to inform their decisions.

Don't rely on COP to build sustainable agriculture market, says Allianz GI

The COP28 presidency today launched a food system and agriculture work programme - but one investor said the private sector, rather than policymakers, would be the real drivers of change.

RBC BlueBay: Investors need green bond 'policing' standard

Investors need to develop an industry-wide standard to provide clear rules to "police" green bonds which stray from market expectations following issuance, according to RBC BlueBay Asset Management.

IOSCO endorsement 'could see 130,000 companies report under ISSB'

Formal endorsement of international sustainability reporting standards by a global regulatory body has been hailed as a "a very important day for financial markets around the world",...

Australian regulator hits Vanguard with greenwashing litigation - again

The Australian regulator has launched legal proceedings against Vanguard Investments Australia for misleading investors over its "ethically conscious" fund.

'More crosses than checks' for insurers in analysis of regulatory disclosures

US insurers fall short in measuring climate risks and setting targets to mitigate these, with "more crosses than check marks" given to insurers in an analysis of disclosures to US regulators.

French parliament adopts 'say on climate' rule for listed companies

The lower house of the French Parliament has adopted a rule that would require large listed French companies to give investors a 'say on climate' transition plans and their implementation.

Indian regulator sets minimum threshold for mutual fund ESG investments

Mutual funds in India that market their products as 'ESG' funds will be required to invest at least 80% of their assets in designated sustainability-related activities, under a new framework unveiled by the country's regulator.